Safety Zone 1961-1991 - Japanese Takao Niikura Photo Book【USED】

230 pages, hardcover with dust jacket and obi band, 10.5" by 7.75".

Text in Japanese. Exceptional collection of images by Japanese photographer Takao Niikura, surveying three decades' worth of photography, sytlistically sustained throughout. Niikura captures small moments and events - trips to the beach, hanging out on the street, children playing, meals, and so on - in deceptively simple images that carry a peculiar and oddly compelling presence. Abundantly illustrated with nearly 200 darkly printed images, most showing Japan, as well as some images of New York in the late 60's. A vastly overlooked body of work - the street photography, dating back to the 60's, is very strong and devoid of banality. Most highly recommended - the scans don't really convey the presence of these images. Out of print and scarce. In excellent condition.